コスチューム
kosuchūmu
The English word "costume" (meaning disguise) is translated into Japanese as コスチューム (kosuchūmu).
The term is used to refer to a costume or a disguise.
Meaning: disguise (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kosuchūmu
Did you know?
- While コスチューム is used for general disguises, the word コスプレ is a unique Japanese portmanteau combining 'costume' and 'play'. It describes the specific subculture of dressing up as a fictional character.
- In Japanese pop culture, the word コスチューム is frequently used to describe the specific outfit worn by a 'magical girl' or a video game character. It implies a specialized, iconic look rather than just a simple disguise.
- Because コスチューム is a loanword from English, using it to describe traditional Japanese clothing might sound strange to a local. For heritage wear like a 'kimono', Japanese speakers prefer native terms rather than phonetic English borrowings.
Examples in context
- 彼女は美しい 衣装 を着て舞台に立った。She stood on stage wearing a beautiful costume.
- このパーティーでは個性的な 衣装 が歓迎されます。Unique costumes are welcomed at this party.
- 彼はハロウィンのために特別な コスチューム を作りました。He made a special costume for Halloween.
- お正月の行事で、多くの人々が豪華な 着物 を着ています。During the New Year's event, many people wear gorgeous kimono.
- そのコスチュームは完璧な変装だ。sono kosuchuumu wa kanpeki na henso da.That costume is a perfect disguise.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Daito are discussing a costume party.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔はどんなコスチュームを着るの？Daitō wa donna kosuchyūmu o kiru no?What kind of costume are you going to wear, Daito?
- 大翔 Hiroto海賊のコスチュームにしようと思っているよ。Kaizoku no kosuchyūmu ni shiyō to omotte iru yo.I'm thinking of going with a pirate costume.
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね！私は魔法使いになります。Ii desu ne! Watashi wa mahōtsukai ni narimasu.That's great! I'll be a wizard.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵の格好を見るのが楽しみだね。Hiyori no kakkō o miru no ga tanoshimi da ne.I'm looking forward to seeing your outfit, Hiyori.
